MIYAKO ODORI

MIYAKO ODORI 2024ABOUT MIYAKO ODORI

In 2024, the MIYAKO ODORI
will be held at the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo.

MIYAKO ODORI

ABOUT都をどり

Opening with their unique chant "Miyako Odori is Yo-i yasa-!" it is a spring tradition of Kyoto, an elegant and vibrant dance performance by geiko and maiko. In April 2024, we will celebrate a significant milestone the 150th Commemorative Performance. The show is about an hour composed of a total of eight scenes. One distinctive feature is the seamless transition, without lowering the curtain, that depicts the changing of the four seasons. Please enjoy the splendid beauty of Kyoto.

Location
The Gion Kobu Kaburenjo
Dates
April 1st 2024(Mon)~April 30th(Tue)
Showtime
1st
12:30~
2nd
14:30~
3rd
16:30~
(3 Shows Per Day)
Price
Premium seat
and tea ceremony
¥7,000(tax included)
Premium seat
¥6,000(tax included)
Regular seat
¥4,000(tax included)

(All taxses included)

*You can enjoy the Miyako Odori with an Audio Guide.

*You can enjoy the Miyako Odori with an Audio Guide.

seating chart

About our choreography,
the Kyo-mai Inoue style

The choreography for Miyako Odori is carried out in the Kyo-mai Inoue style. The third master of this style, Yochiyo Inoue, was involved in the inception of Miyako Odori. The first Yachiyo Inoue, who served the aristocratic Konoe family, founded the Inoue school during the Edo period in the 19th century. The second generation is known for incorporating elements from Noh theater and Joruri puppetry into the dance style. Miyako Odori is exclusively performed in the Kyo-mai Inoue style.

About our tea ceremony,
Ryurei-shiki

The practice of the Ryurei-shiki, standing-bow style, of the Japanese tea ceremony was devised by the 11th generation of Urasenke, Gengensai, for foreign guests and began with Miyako Odori in the fifth year of the Meiji era during 19th century (1872). It is performed with guests seated on chairs at tables to have the opportunity to enjoy tea along with the graceful movements of geiko and maiko.The original plate for sweets is for you to take home as a souvenir.

MIYAKO ODORI
150th promotion video